Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima explained
| Jurisdiction: | Diocese |
| Sangmélima |
| Latin: | Dioecesis Sangmelimaensis |
| Country: | Cameroon |
| Episcopal Conference: | Episcopal Conference of Cameroon |
| Province: | Yaoundé |
| Area Sqmi: | 7,823 |
| Population: | 216,075 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Catholics: | 100,864 |
| Catholics Percent: | 46.7 |
| Parishes: | 39 |
| Sui Iuris Church: | Latin Church |
| Rite: | Roman Rite |
| Established: | 1963 |
| Cathedral: | Cathédrale Notre-Dame, Sangmélima |
| Priests: | 46 |
| Bishop: | Christophe Zoa |
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sangmélima (Latin: Sangmelimaën(sis)) is a diocese located in the city of Sangmélima in the ecclesiastical province of Yaoundé in Cameroon.
History
On January 18, 1963, it was established as Diocese of Sangmélima from the Diocese of Douala.[1] [2] On May 20, 1991, the Diocese lost territory to the newly-formed Roman Catholic Diocese of Ebolowa-Kribi.[3]
Leadership
- Bishops of Sangmélima (Roman rite), in reverse chronological order:[4]
- Bishop Christophe Zoa (December 4, 2008 – present), formerly auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Yaounde
- Bishop Raphaël Marie Ze (January 23, 1992 – December 4, 2008)
- Bishop Jean-Baptiste Ama (July 22, 1983 – May 20, 1991), appointed Bishop of Ebolowa-Kribi
- Bishop Pierre-Célestin Nkou (January 18, 1963 – May 16, 1983)
See also
References
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Notes and References
- Web site: Diocese of Sangmélima, Cameroon . 2024-03-03 . GCatholic.
- Book: Acta Apostolicae Sedis . Libreria Editrice Vaticana . 1964 . Vatican City . 241–243 . Latin . Acts of the Apostolic See.
- Web site: Paul II . John . CONSTITUTIO APOSTOLICA EBOLOUANA-KRIBENSIS . 2024-03-13 . www.vatican.va . Latin.
- Web site: Sangmélima (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy] ]. 2024-03-13 . www.catholic-hierarchy.org.
